Periodontal disease is an infection of the gum tissue and bone, which are the supporting structures of teeth, that can compromise the way we use our mouths. If left untreated, it can wreak permanent havoc on gums, teeth, and even spread to tissues throughout the rest of our bodies. Many people do not realize the… Read More

At Maplewood Dental Arts, one of the core values of our practice philosophy is a preventative, proactive approach to oral health for our patients. This includes a comprehensive oral cancer screening at your regularly scheduled hygiene appointments. According to the American Dental Association, 41,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral and throat cancers this year…. Read More

We are so excited to welcome our new exhibiting local artist to Maplewood Dental Arts. Mark Hebert lives in Scarborough with his wife and two sons and has a passion for travel and photography that shows in the stunning landscape “portraits” he has taken all over the world. Once a year Mark takes a solo… Read More

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and I usually like to talk about general best practices for preventive dentistry for our younger patients. I encourage parents in our practice to model and encourage a good home care routine with brushing, flossing and rinsing. I recommend regularly scheduled check-ups, hygiene maintenance, and a healthy diet… Read More

I recently attended a continuing education course about a new branch of dentistry that recognizes how your breathing impacts overall health, especially your dental health called airway prosthodontics. Healthy breathing is key! I realized at this course that as dental practitioners we have an amazing opportunity to help our patients with health issues that result… Read More

Utilizing the latest digital technology available in dentistry is one of the most exciting things about our practice at Maplewood Dental Arts! The dentist at Maplewood Dental Arts have included digital dental tools in our diagnosis, treatment planning, and even milled our own crowns onsite for years. Our patients throughout the Gorham area can see… Read More

As you may already know Dr. Seekins formally retired this summer and June 30 was officially his last day in the office. As we move forward I wanted to take this opportunity to reintroduce Maplewood Dental Arts and share a few thoughts about how we are planning to grow and evolve the practice to better… Read More

We loved your questions this month on our “Asked the Doctor” Facebook post! Dr. Taliento got to shared her answers with our followers in real time. It was such a big success we’ll make it a regular feature. Like and follow us on Facebook to submit your questions and please enjoy this compilation of the… Read More

Did you know we offer a full range of cosmetic dental services at Maplewood Dental Arts? These treatments are generally provided to improve the appearance of teeth, gums and/or bite. Cosmetic dentistry primarily focuses on aesthetically improving your smile. We can work on the color, position, shape, size, alignment and overall appearance of your teeth…. Read More

We are committed in our practice to making sure our patients are educated about risks factors and the prevention of oral cancer. Your regularly scheduled visits to the dentist for oral hygiene are a first line of defense for detected oral cancer in the early, and very treatable, stages. The annual screening all of our… Read More